Question

3 1/8 - 1 7/8 subtract: write your answer as a mixed number

Answer 1

`1\displaystyle(1)/(4)`

Explanation:

1. Change into improper fractions

`3\displaystyle(1)/(8)` →
`\displaystyle(25)/(8)`

`1\displaystyle(7)/(8)` →
`\displaystyle(15)/(8)`

2. Subtract the fractions

`\displaystyle(25)/(8)` -
`\displaystyle(15)/(8)` =
`\displaystyle(10)/(8)`

3. Simplify

`\displaystyle(10)/(8)` →
`\displaystyle(5)/(4)`

4. Write as a mixed number

`\displaystyle(5)/(4)` →
`1\displaystyle(1)/(4)`